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Box and Wall Unit String Shelf Rack System by Nisse Strinning, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Telgte, DE
Box and wall unit string shelf rack system by Nisse Strinning, 1960s
Original and rare String
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 16.54 in W 30.71 in D 11.82 in
String Furniture wall unit wall unit wall system
By String Design AB
Located in Lemmer, NL
String Furniture wall unit wall unit wall system
period 2000+
design String Sweden
Category
2010s Swedish Shelves
Materials
Metal
Original MCM wood shelving system, from string Stockholm 1960s
By String Design AB
Located in Gaggenau, DE
MCM wood shelving system - consists of black lacquered metal ladders, from string Stockholm.
The
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
"String" Wall Shelving System, 1950s Nils Strinning
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Neuss, NW
Original String shelf designed in 1949 by Nils Strinning in teak veneer. The system consists of ten
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Staples Ladderax Shelving Unit, Teak Mid-Century like String Shelves, 2 of 2
By Ladderax, Robert Heal
Located in London, GB
shelving system. The concept is similar to the 'String' system by Nisse Strinning and Kajsa Strinning. It
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 79.14 in W 36.82 in D 8.27 in
Staples Ladderax Shelving Unit, Teak Mid-Century like String Shelves, 1 of 2
By Ladderax, Robert Heal
Located in London, GB
. The concept is similar to the 'String' system by Nisse Strinning and Kajsa Strinning. It would make a
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 79.14 in W 36.82 in D 8.27 in
MCM Ash shelving system - consists of Black lacquered metal ladders, from string
By MCM Unique, String Design AB
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Original MCM Ash shelving system - consists of Black lacquered metal ladders, from string Stockholm
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 20.48 in W 46.07 in D 11.82 in
Olof Pira String Shelving System, Sweden, 1965
By Olof Pira
Located in Dronten, NL
A free standing, mid-century modern, shelving system with table/desk designed in Sweden by Olof
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
String shelf-system by WHB German Teak , 1950s
By WHB furniture
Located in Gaggenau, DE
String shelf-system by WHB German, Teak 1950s
Measurements:
Height : 70 cm
Width : 51 cm
Depth
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Freestanding string shelf-system unit bookcase by Silverschild, 1950
By Vintage Specialties
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Freestanding string shelf-system unit bookcase teak & metal by Silverschild Germany, 1950s
The
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 74.02 in W 111.42 in D 14.57 in
1950s Shelving System by Nils Strinning
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Neuss, NW
Original String shelf designed in 1949 by Nils Strinning in ash veneer. The system consists of five
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Shelves
Materials
Metal
Mid century String shelf system teak & metal by Olof Pira Sweden, 1950s
By Olof Pira
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century String shelf system teak & metal by Olof Pira Sweden, 1950s
with Magazine shelf and
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 99.22 in W 36.62 in D 15.75 in
Free standing String shelf-system, bookcase with cabinet teak by WHB Germany
By WHB furniture
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Free standing String shelf-system, bookcase with cabinet Eshe by WHB Germany, 1950s
The bookshelf
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 62.6 in W 28.35 in D 15.36 in
Free Standing String Shelving System, Teak Bookcase with Cabinet by Whb Germany
By WHB furniture
Located in Gaggenau, DE
String shelf-system teak by WHB Germany, 1950s
Measurements:
Height : 225 cm
Width : 145 cm
Depth
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 88.59 in W 57.09 in D 15.75 in
Large Retro 1960 Vintage String Metal Framed Desk Cupboard Drawers Wall System
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Markington, GB
The string wall system was designed in 1949 and over the years has evolved from being innovative to
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 45.28 in W 94.1 in D 12.21 in
Original MCM Ash shelving system - consists of Black lacquered metal ladders
By MCM Unique, String Design AB
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Original MCM Ash shelving system - consists of Black lacquered metal ladders, from string Stockholm
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 39.38 in W 23.63 in D 7.88 in
Large Wall Shelving Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Markington, GB
Large wall shelving unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s. The string wall system was designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
21st Century Novecento Nickel and White String Suspension by Roberto Lazzeroni
By Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
: available in brown eco leather and white string. A system of repeating proportions and modules, wisely
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
H 53.15 in Dm 26.38 in
21st Century Novecento Brass and White String Table Lamp by Roberto Lazzeroni
By Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
: available in brown eco leather and white string. A system of repeating proportions and modules, wisely
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Retro Vintage Desk Plus Shelving Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Markington, GB
Large retro vintage desk plus shelving unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s the string wall
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 22.84 in
21st Century Novecento Brass and Eco Leather Chandelier by Roberto Lazzeroni
By Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
: available in brown eco leather and white string. A system of repeating proportions and modules, wisely
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 20.87 in W 68.51 in D 24.81 in
21st Century Novecento Brass and Eco Leather Table Lamp by Roberto Lazzeroni
By Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
: available in brown eco leather and white string. A system of repeating proportions and modules, wisely
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
21st Century Novecento Brass and Eco Leather Floor Lamp by Roberto Lazzeroni
By Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
: available in brown eco leather and white string. A system of repeating proportions and modules, wisely
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
21st Century Novecento Brass and Eco Leather Chandelier by Roberto Lazzeroni
By Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
: available in brown eco leather and white string. A system of repeating proportions and modules, wisely
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Empire Bronze and Sienna Marble Clock with a bust of Apollo Belvedere
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
a central gilded bronze ornament. The eight day movement has a silk string suspension system and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze
French Late 19 Century Pink Porcelain Cartel Clock Attributed to Samson and Cie
By Samson & Cie
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
French movement with steel string suspension system rings the half hours and hours on a bell. French
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Clocks
Materials
Porcelain
H 23 in W 11.5 in D 4 in
French Empire Mahogany and Cut Crystal Columned Portico Clock
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
movement has a decorative gilt bronze pendulum hanging from a silk string suspension system. The bezel and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Monument Clock
By Charles Bertrand
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Royal des Sciences, original silk-string suspension system; rings the hours and halves on a bell.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Clock of a Victorious Crusader Knight in Battle
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
original movement has a silk string suspension system and rings the hours and halfs on a bell. The
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Joanna Poag Binding Time (Dreams Become You) Ceramic Sculpture, 2019
By Joanna Poag
Located in New York, NY
preparation (of systems spanning string theory, calligraphic flourishes, plant life, music and math), I
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Joanna Poag Ceramic Binding Time (Small Grid with Leaves) Sculpture, 2019
By Joanna Poag
Located in New York, NY
systems spanning string theory, calligraphic flourishes, plant life, music and math), I transfer my
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Joanna Poag Binding Time (Black Grid with Quills) Ceramic Sculpture, 2021
By Joanna Poag
Located in New York, NY
preparation (of systems spanning string theory, calligraphic flourishes, plant life, music and math), I
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Joanna Poag Binding Time (Black Grid with Stars) Ceramic Sculpture, 2020
By Joanna Poag
Located in New York, NY
preparation (of systems spanning string theory, calligraphic flourishes, plant life, music and math), I
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Joanna Poag Binding Time (Black Grid with leaves) Ceramic Sculpture, 2021
By Joanna Poag
Located in New York, NY
preparation (of systems spanning string theory, calligraphic flourishes, plant life, music and math), I
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Allegorical Gilt Bronze Clock Depiction Clio, the Muse of History and Music
By Louis-Charles Boileau
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Paris, with its silk string suspension system ringing the hours and halfs on a bell. An identical clock
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 22 in W 17.5 in D 6.5 in
French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Putti Clock
By Jules Allard et Fils
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
original movement has a steel string suspension system ringing the hours and halves on a bell. The
Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Period French Empire Mantle Clock
By Claude Galle
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
silk string suspension system replaces the original movement, (reason unknown), necessitating minor
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Charles X Clock and Garniture
By Claude Galle
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
surrounded with decorative wreaths and palmettes, the original movement has a silk-string suspension system
Category
Antique 1830s French Charles X Mantel Clocks
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze
French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figurative Clock of Cupid and Eurydice
By Claude Galle
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
zodiac. The clock movement has its original silk-string suspension system ringing the hours and halfs on
Category
Antique 1820s French Restauration Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 37 in W 22 in D 9 in
Allegorical Sevres Bisque Porcelain Figural Clock Titled La Larcin De La Rose
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
hands; the twin barrel movement has a steel string suspension system and rings the hours and halves on a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Porcelain
H 17 in W 14 in D 6.5 in
Joanna Poag Flourish II Wall Ceramic Sculptures, 2015
By Joanna Poag
Located in New York, NY
research and preparation (of systems spanning string theory, calligraphic flourishes, plant life, music and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Wall-mounted Sculp...
Materials
Ceramic
Joanna Poag Binding Time (White Grid with Flowers) Ceramic Sculpture, 2020
By Joanna Poag
Located in New York, NY
research and preparation (of systems spanning string theory, calligraphic flourishes, plant life, music and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Joanna Poag Encompassed No. 7 Ceramic Sculpture, 2013
By Joanna Poag
Located in New York, NY
process begins in on paper. After careful research and preparation (of systems spanning string theory
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Ceramic
Joanna Poag Binding Time (Grid with Leaves and Spheres) Ceramic Sculpture, 2019
By Joanna Poag
Located in New York, NY
begins in on paper. After careful research and preparation (of systems spanning string theory
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
H 6 in W 16 in D 6.5 in
Joanna Poag Binding Time (Black Grid with Spheres) Ceramic Sculpture, 2019
By Joanna Poag
Located in New York, NY
preparation (of systems spanning string theory, calligraphic flourishes, plant life, music and math), I
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
H 10.5 in W 13 in D 8.5 in
Joanna Poag Binding Time(Black Grid w/ Flowers and Pods) Ceramic Sculpture, 2019
By Joanna Poag
Located in New York, NY
preparation (of systems spanning string theory, calligraphic flourishes, plant life, music and math), I
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
H 6 in W 13 in D 8 in
Joanna Poag Binding Time (Black Grid with Coils) Ceramic Sculpture, 2019
By Joanna Poag
Located in New York, NY
preparation (of systems spanning string theory, calligraphic flourishes, plant life, music and math), I
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Joanna Poag Binding Time (Grid w/ Quatrefoils & Flowers) Ceramic Sculpture, 2019
By Joanna Poag
Located in New York, NY
begins in on paper. After careful research and preparation (of systems spanning string theory
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic
H 7 in W 12.5 in D 8 in
Joanna Poag Binding Time (Grid with Pods and Leaves) Ceramic Sculpture, 2019
By Joanna Poag
Located in New York, NY
begins in on paper. After careful research and preparation (of systems spanning string theory
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Joanna Poag Binding Time (Grid with Leaves) Ceramic Sculpture, 2019
By Joanna Poag
Located in New York, NY
research and preparation (of systems spanning string theory, calligraphic flourishes, plant life, music and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic
Joanna Poag Custom Ceramic Untitled II Sculpture, Equilibrium Series, 2016
By Joanna Poag
Located in New York, NY
process begins in on paper. After careful research and preparation (of systems spanning string theory
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Joanna Poag Custom Untitled III Ceramic Sculpture, Encompassed Series, 2017
By Joanna Poag
Located in New York, NY
systems spanning string theory, calligraphic flourishes, plant life, music and math), I transfer my
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
H 56 in W 48.25 in D 5 in
Joanna Poag Untitled lll Ceramic Sculpture, Encompassed Series, 2016
By Joanna Poag
Located in New York, NY
systems spanning string theory, calligraphic flourishes, plant life, music and math), I transfer my
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculpt...
Materials
Ceramic
Bisquit Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Figural Clock of Perseus Freeing Andromeda
By Francois Ageron
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
gilded. There is also a subsidiary steel hand pointing to the days of the month. The silk string
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Shelf System String
By String Design AB
Located in Prague, CZ
System shelf by Katta & Nisse Strinning for String.
The system has 19 shelves, 15 ladders and one
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Shelves
Materials
Wood
Shelf System Model Omnia in Ash by Ernst Dieter Hilker, 1960s
By Ernst Dieter Hilker
Located in Handewitt, DE
system was the then German answer to the very popular string system. Made in ash veneer.
See also our
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Omnia Shelf System in Teak by Ernst Dieter Hilker, 1960s
By Ernst Dieter Hilker
Located in Handewitt, DE
answer to the very popular string system.
Size
total: 40.0 x 273.0 x 172.0 CM (D x W x H),
Large
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hans Agne Jakobsson Set of Two Brass Candleholders for Markaryd
By AB Markaryd
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
Markaryd, Sweden. The base is of glass with little air bubbles in it. String system for the candle
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
Shelf System Model Omnia in Ash by Ernst Dieter Hilker, 1960s
By Ernst Dieter Hilker
Located in Handewitt, DE
system was the then German answer to the very popular string system. Made in ash veneer.
See also our
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Minimalistic Shelving System by Nils “Nisse” Strinning for String, Sweden, 1949
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
Minimalistic shelving system by Nils “Nisse” strinning for string, Sweden, 1949 pinewood
This
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 20.08 in W 62.21 in D 7.88 in
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String System For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the string system you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A string system — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer string system, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each string system bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Industrial hallmarks is very popular. Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB and Olof Pira each produced at least one beautiful string system that is worth considering.
How Much is a String System?
Prices for a string system start at $701 and top out at $11,750 with the average selling for $2,156.